Drinktime: Jack's Abby Leisure Time Lager

Based out of Framingham, Massachusetts, Jack's Abby Brewing has been making a lot of noise locally in Metrowest Boston. Since 2011, Jack's Abby has created over 30 styles of beer that are mostly largers versus ales. The first beer that I tried by Jack's Abby was their Mass Rising Double IPL which was surprisingly delicious. After drinking the Mass Rising I was interested in trying other beers brewed by Jack's Abby. While out to dinner, I had the opportunity to try Jack's Abby Leisure Time Lager. The Leisure Time Lager is a wheat lager that is brewed with spices, lemongrass, coriander, orange peel, and chamomile. The Leisure Time Lager is brewed like the traditional Belgian White Ale, but is brewed as a larger instead of as an ale. The Leisure Time Lager is a perfect beer for summer time. It is a refreshing beer that will not knock you down by its alcohol content. With an ABV of 4.8%, the Leisure Time Lager is an ideal beer to have after a long day. The prevalence of the spices and flavorings were not overpowering and you could taste the malt and the hops. Sometimes beers brewed with spices and other flavorings can be overpowering with the spices and flavorings, yet the Leisure Time Lager had the perfect balance between the flavorings and the hops. Another plus to drinking the Leisure Time Lager is that they use local Massachusetts grown wheat in the brewing process. By drinking Jack's Abby Leisure Time Lager you are supporting a local brewing company making delicious beers, and you are supporting local Massachusetts farmers which is always a plus. This is a must try beer this summer if you can find it. Cheers!